| 3+
Winner USD $10,710 - 7 runners
1320y
Going: Standard
Surface: AW
STRIDER'S SLIDER (1) finished half a length away in second last time out at this track (Synthetic). On a seven-day back-up. Strong run last time and should be in the finish. SMART JOKER (3) returns from a break of 12 weeks. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a third over 6f at this track. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. MOR SPRING SPIRIT (2) went fast early over 5½f at this track (Synthetic) last time and defied all challengers to score by 6 lengths. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. RIPE FOR MISCHIEF (7) finished third at Finger Lakes two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 6f at Finger Lakes (Dirt), finishing 9 lengths back in eighth. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.